Cody Simpson & Build-A-Bear Workshop "Toys for Tots" Event

This morning I headed to the NYC Build-A-Bear Workshop for a special meet and greet with Cody Simpson, who was at the store to help kick-off this year’s annual Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Toy Drive.

Cody also stuffed a few furry friends with extra hugs and love to donate to less fortunate children for the holidays. Starting in October, Cody will participate in the Build-A-Bear Workshop’s efforts for Stop Cyber Bullying month and will help launch the national Stuffed with Hugs program.

This event kicks off the national “Stuffed with Hugs™” weekend, taking place across the country October 20 and 21. During this weekend, more than 25,000 furry friends will be made and donated to less fortunate children through local U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots programs. Build-A-Bear Workshop® is inviting the first 100 Guests in all of its U.S. stores to help make the stuffed animals for free to give to children in need of an extra teddy bear hug this holiday season.

This weekend is also special since it's the celebration of the 15th birthday of Build-A-Bear Workshop! Guests will be able to meet Build-A-Bear Workshop mascot, Bearemy, and enjoy a variety of 15th birthday celebration activities in conjunction with making furry friends for free to donate to Toys for Tots. As a thank you for helping, Stuffed with Hugs participants will also receive a coupon for $3 off their own furry friend.

To learn more visit - www.buildabear.com

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